Good to be Bad

Posted inColumns, Family

Sometimes, I can be mean. I don’t always like it. Some people mistake my honesty for something mean-spirited. That bothers me.

Others times, however, it can be fun. I had one of those opportunities recently when my mother-in-law visited.

I love my mother-in-law, but I know how to push her buttons. I had a perfect opportunity when the topic of my trip to Hersheypark with Bridget came up.

We decided to head to Hershey almost on the spur of the moment. Maria had plans to sell some of her hand-stamped cards at an event in western Maryland, and I needed something to keep me from having to take Bridget to western Maryland.

Hello, Hersheypark.

Things Could Be Worse

Posted inColumns, Music, Things I Hate

When I read about the effort to raise money at Delone Catholic High School for victims of Hurricane Katrina, I chuckled. I don’t find relief efforts funny at all. In fact, the initiative by the students is admirable.

I just find it funny that they think listening to a continuous stream of Hansen’s hit “MMMBop” – which will play all over the school until they raise $3,000 – is really that annoying.

Kids these days.

They are lucky to only have to listen to “MMMBop” in the halls. Things could be much worse.

Stop Popping

Posted inAmerica, Columns, Fashion, Things I Hate

As a child of the 1980s, I am an expert on certain topics. I remember when MTV actually played videos and you could turn to ESPN for sports. I remember “The Simpsons” when it was just a short on “The Tracey Ullman Show.” I remember when women swooned over Jon Bon Jovi.

Oh yeah, I also remember how silly guys looked walking around with the collars on their polo shirts raised.

Apparently, this fashion mistake has started to make a comeback. I have come to tell the young men of today – stop immediately.